Tech Tent: Why is 5G data capped?

On this week's podcast, we ask whether people will pay a premium for the benefits 5G promises.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-48472409

Extinction Rebellion plans Heathrow drone protest

Extinction Rebellion says it will stage a 10-day demonstration unless expansion plans are cancelled.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-48470623

The raspberry picking robot and other tech news

Kitty Knowles looks at some of the week's best technology stories.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-48221309

Dating app scammers spotted by AI

Fakes on dating websites use emotional language, analysis of thousands of dating profiles reveals.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-48472811

North Face apologises over Wikipedia 'hack'

Images on the encyclopaedia were swapped to feature North Face clothing as an advertising stunt.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-48472808

Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg 'survives' leadership vote

Some shareholders wanted Facebook's chairman and chief executive to step down from one of his roles.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-48472408

The sea-cooled eco-resort that's nearly mosquito-free

The Brando resort in French Polynesia is close to being carbon neutral and self-sustainable.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-48380590

Rory shares his Parkinson's diagnosis

The journalist shared the news after TV viewers noticed a hand tremor during a report on new 5G technology.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-48458468

Google and Apple criticise GCHQ eavesdropping idea

The tech giants are among 47 organisations to hit out at a plan to look at encrypted messages.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-48458710

Live BBC broadcast over 5G network on launch day fails

The BBC News at One O' Clock tried to broadcast an interview about the 5G network using the new technology but ran into some issues.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-48463651

5G put to the test on the street

BBC News puts 5G mobile connectivity to the test on two phones, downloading a podcast.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-48463490

5G: EE launches UK's next-generation mobile network

BT's EE switches on its next-generation 5G mobile network with a Stormzy gig.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-48458280

Veterans mark code-breaking machine's 75th anniversary

Colossus, the world's first programmable computer, is credited with shortening World War Two.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-48449754

Online usage grows, but so do social media concerns - Ofcom study

Most people say the internet improves their lives, but 70% would support tougher social media laws.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-48447071

Tech gives drone the ability to avoid mid-air crashes

The system allows the drone to alter its flight path and move away from obstacles flying towards it.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-48282533

5G: Finally, it's here in the UK - but so what?

A brief guide to what 5G offers today and how it should improve over the years to come.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-48426481

Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg to face leadership vote

Some shareholders want Facebook's chairman and chief executive to step down from one of his roles.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-48451584

Roblox: 'I thought he was playing an innocent game'

Online multiplayer game Roblox is marketed at children - but there are fears it also being used for grooming.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-48450604

UK parking space data offered up to app developers

New standards for data on parking spaces could revolutionise how drivers find and pay for parking.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-48450198

'Demo' found written on South Sudan in Google Maps

The word is inexplicably spelled out in territory in the south east of the central African nation.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-48444703

Pokémon Sleep app: 'We want to turn sleep into entertainment'

How long a user has slept for and when they wake up will be a part of game play.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-48443194

Malware-ridden laptop artwork sold for $1.3m

The computer contains six well-known strains of malware and was bought by an anonymous bidder.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-48444694

New Zealand budget: National party denies hacking Treasury

New Zealand's opposition party says it wasn't behind 2,000 hacking attempts on government systems.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-48441869

Huawei: US blacklist will harm billions of consumers

Huawei says the US is "using the strength of an entire nation to come after a private company".

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-48441814

Would you recognise yourself from your data?

Firms make all kind of assumptions about you based on the data they receive.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-48434175

The diggers guided by satellites and drones

Moving earth is messy - but new technology means we can dig with an accuracy of a few centimetres.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-48337823

MacKenzie Bezos pledges to donate half her $37bn fortune

The ex-wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos pledges to give half of her $37bn fortune to charity.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-48436622

US Navy wants 350 billion social media posts

It plans to collect and analyse 350 billion social media posts from around the world.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-48434172

CEO Secrets: Strava running app boss shares business tips

A boss isn't the captain of the ship, he's the designer, says James Quarles, boss of Strava.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-48285562

Scam victims to be refunded by banks

With fraud victims losing huge sums, a new code will offer more protection - but not all banks are signed up.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-48385426

Iggy Azalea 'felt violated' by nude photo leak

The rapper deletes her social media accounts after receiving "vile" messages about leaked photos.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-48431172

The tablet computer pulled by donkey

Communities in Mozambique learn about health, banking and elections via giant interactive screens.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-48232058

Facebook facing most probes by Irish data regulator

Big tech companies are feeling the heat as the General Data Protection Regulation gathers momentum.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-48357772

Baltimore ransomware attack: NSA faces questions

Politicians seek briefings from the US cyber-agency over claims it has links to a ransomware breach.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-48423954

Amazon defeated Rekognition revolt by a large margin

Ballot to ban sales of Rekognition system to police attracted less than 3% of investors' votes.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-48422321

The ethical hackers taking the bugs to the bank

Looking for bugs in computer code can be lucrative but there's more to security than just cashing in.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-47894497

Russian data theft: Shady world where all is for sale

Sales of hacked personal data are booming in Russia as the penalties are rarely heavy.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-48348307

Laser drones protect Scottish forests

The drones use lidar to create a 3D picture to assess the health of what lies beneath the forest canopy.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-48380213

Why Huawei's Google woes worry Africa

Will Africa's governments and consumers have to choose between using US and Chinese technology?

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-48352011

Is the voice assistant on your phone sexist?

BBC's Megha Mohan finds out why voice assistant technologies often have female voices.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-48401925

Four times more data breaches logged in UK

No companies have been fined in the first year of tough new data laws, despite a sharp rise in breaches.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-48398607

Is Facebook undermining democracy in Africa?

Critics say the social media giant has allowed its platform to be weaponised during elections on the continent.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-48349671

Mona Lisa 'brought to life' with deepfake AI

Samsung makes a moving Mona Lisa from a single photo using AI technology.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-48395521

Texting while crossing road may be banned, and other news

BBC Click's Paul Carter looks at some the week's best technology stories.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-48221308

Google thwarts Baltimore ransomware fightback

City set up GMail accounts to thwart hackers but Google suspended them, fearing spammers were at work.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-48380662

Lift off for SpaceX rocket carrying 60 satellites

A Falcon-9 rocket launches from Florida, packed with 60 satellites capable of giving users on the ground high-speed connections to the internet.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-48394101

SpaceX puts up 60 internet satellites

The California firm launches the first spacecraft in its multi-billion-dollar broadband project.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-48289204

Trump says Huawei could be part of trade deal

Huawei could feature in a US-China trade pact despite being "very dangerous", says the US president.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-48392021

Five tech trends shaping the beauty industry

Five tech trends shaping the beauty industry

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-48369970

Baltimore government held hostage by hackers' ransomware

The hack has disabled government email and payments to city departments, with no end in sight.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-48371476

Facebook: Another three billion fake profiles culled

More than seven million "hate speech" posts were removed by the social network, also a record high.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-48380504

Huawei: China warns of investment blow to UK over 5G ban

A top Chinese diplomat tells the BBC there could be "substantial" repercussions if the UK bars Huawei.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-48377235

DJI drones to come with plane detection

From January, new DJI drones will be able to detect nearby planes and helicopters.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-48380500

Nintendo removes mobile games in Belgium

The two titles break local gambling laws that prohibit giving players random rewards in "loot boxes".

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-48380660

Google ad platform to face regulator scrutiny

The Irish Data Protection Commission will look into whether Google's Ad Exchange system is GDPR-compliant.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-48371440

TalkTalk data breach customer details found online

Personal details for 4,545 TalkTalk customers stolen during a 2015 data breach are accessible online.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-48351900

Apple to warn iPhone users about update impact

The tech giant must tell customers if a software update will slow down their iPhone, UK regulator has said.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-48364208

Would you pay $1m for a laptop full of malware?

The laptop is infected with six notorious strains, including WannaCry and ILoveYou.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-48364204

EA shows off its next-generation hair

Developers at EA want limp, lifeless hair to be a thing of the past.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-48369410

Tesla 'hires' witty museum sheep tweeter

Social media expert who propelled The Museum of English Rural Life to global fame is snapped up by Tesla.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-trending-48365254

Huawei: ARM memo tells staff to stop working with China’s tech giant

Chinese company dealt "insurmountable" blow as chip designer says it must comply with US trade ban.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-48363772

Drone flown 'within 150ft' of passenger jet off Essex coast

The jet's pilots spotted the drone flying directly above them at high speed, a report said.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-essex-48352513

European elections 2019: Change UK increases Facebook ad spend

Change UK has spent more than £60,000 in the past week on the platform, while UKIP spent under £100.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-48356161

Artificial intelligence diagnoses lung cancer

AI appears better than specialist doctors at diagnosing the disease from lung scans, say researchers.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-48334649

EE to launch UK's first 5G service in May

EE will be first to market with 5G in the UK in six of the country's major cities.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-48363462

If a house was designed by machine, how would it look?

This house was designed using algorithms and machines. They chose complex, organic-looking forms.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-48337824

How computing's first 'killer app' changed everything

Technology reshapes the workplace in much subtler ways than simply robots stealing jobs.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-47802280

Amazon set for facial recognition revolt

Investors are to vote on whether the firm should continue selling its facial ID tech to the police.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-48339142

Bleach peddled as 'miracle' autism cure on YouTube

An investigation by Business Insider led the site to take down most - but not all - of the videos.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-48355681

Driverless cars: Cambridge University model cars 'talk' to avoid jams

Researchers say it shows driverless cars working together could improve traffic flow by at least 35%.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cambridgeshire-48359322

Female-voice AI reinforces bias, says UN report

Voice assistants need to be gender-neutral argues a UN study.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-48349102

Google changes policy on abortion advertising

Advertisers will be made to disclose whether they provide abortions before running ads in the US, UK and Ireland.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-48351222

US warns of threat from Chinese drone companies

The alert raises concerns that the Chinese government might gain access to confidential data.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-48352271

Minecraft: 10 years on, what's next?

Ten years since Minecraft was first released, we've had a sneak peek at what the next ten years hold.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-48341770

Over The Rainbow composer sues Apple and other tech firms for piracy

Harold Arlen's estate says Apple, Google and Amazon are conducting "massive piracy operations".

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-48348401

Instagram: Facebook probes breach of millions of influencer accounts

An Indian company had stored the data of 49 million Instagram users in an unguarded online database.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-48347592

Electric cars still need to win over UK drivers

Only one in four people would consider buying a fully electric car in the next five years, a study says.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-48340202

Police facial recognition surveillance court case starts

Campaigners say police use of the technology is like taking DNA or fingerprints without consent.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-48315979

Ren Zhengfei says US government 'underestimates' Huawei

A dispute over Huawei has escalated with implications for the firm, the tech sector and consumers.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-48345742

Are barcodes the way to protect dementia patients?

How technology and community support is keeping people with dementia in Japan safe.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-48227747

Teaching machines to write better adverts than humans

AI-powered advertising copywriters are coming, but can they be taught to be as inventive as humans?

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-47944276

Huawei's Android loss: How it affects you

Google's move to end business ties with Huawei will affect current devices and future purchases.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-48334739

Warning over using augmented reality in precision tasks

Those using headsets to complete tricky tasks over-estimate how well they perform, a study suggests.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-48334457

Lloyds to create 500 jobs at new tech hub in Edinburgh

The banking group says it is responding to a shift in customer behaviour towards digital services.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-business-48214339

Revenge porn laws 'not working', says victims group

Victims should receive anonymity and laws need to include threats to share images, a victims group says.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-48309752

Google 'restricts Huawei's use of Android'

New Huawei smartphones will lose access to some of Google's programmes, Reuters news agency reports.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-48330310

The Google city that has angered Toronto

Canada is not Google's lab rat, say those protesting plans to build a smart city in Toronto.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-47815344

Minecraft Earth: Minecraft's answer to Pokemon Go

Newsbeat is one of the first to get a look at the newly announced Minecraft augmented reality game

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-48309602

American man accused in $9m net address theft

US prosecutors claim a "deceptive" scheme was used to take control of valuable net addresses.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-48309512

Tesla Model 3: Autopilot engaged during fatal crash

The driver had not had his hands on the wheel for 10 seconds, a report has found.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-48308852

Grumpy Cat internet legend dies

Hers was the feline face that launched a thousand memes, but Grumpy Cat is no more.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-48308638

Boeing completes 737 Max software upgrade

The firm will seek certification from the US regulator which grounded the jet after two crashes.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-48276232

Health: Apps and technology could help 'patient power'

Apps and wearable technology are starting to help patients monitor their health and medicines.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-48228818

Big Bang Theory finally bows out from TV

Fans say a [spoiler-free] goodbye to the US sitcom as its final episode airs in the US after 12 years.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-48307194

Nasa plans first woman Moon mission and other news

BBC Click's Jen Copestake looks at some of the week's best technology stories.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-48221307

Amazon invests in Deliveroo food courier

Deliveroo says it is looking forward to working with "customer obsessed" Amazon.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-48306172

Oh Polly sorry for separate plus-sized Instagram account

Fashion brand Oh Polly had created a separate account for larger models, but has since deleted it.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-48283512

Facebook bans "inauthentic" accounts targeting Africa

Facebook blocked an Israeli firm it said was behind fake accounts mostly targeting elections in Africa.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-48305032

Five seater self-flying air taxi unveiled

Lilium says the craft, which had its first test flight this month, could travel 300km in an hour.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-48297440

Global education X-Prize awards $10m

A British charity wins $5m for an app designed to monitor how children learn.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-48294792

Russian bots rigged Voice Kids TV talent show result

A 10-year-old singer wins a Russian TV talent show thanks to thousands of fraudulent votes.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-48293196

Driverless lorry allowed on public Swedish roads

The lorry will move slowly but can carry tonnes of goods.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-48295232

GozNym cyber-crime gang which stole millions busted

The gang was recruited on online forums and the malware they developed leased to others.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-48294788

Tesla to update battery software after recent car fires

The move follows reports that a parked car caught fire in Hong Kong, after a similar incident in Shanghai.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-48291140

Global virus fear prompts update for old Windows

Fears that a massive computer virus outbreak is imminent prompt Microsoft to update old software

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-48295227

Trump declares emergency over IT threats

The US president declares a national emergency to protect US networks from "foreign adversaries".

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-48289550

MPs ask Instagram chiefs about suicide poll

App chiefs are questioned by MPs a day after the apparent suicide of a Malaysian teenager.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-48279410

Tech giants pledge to limit online terror content

The pledge was made by executives at a Paris summit prompted by the New Zealand mosque attacks.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-48288353

Selena Gomez says social media is 'terrible' for young people

The actress and singer urges people to set time limits on their online activity.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-48279691

Eurovision stream interrupted by Tel Aviv bomb animation

The state broadcaster's live stream showed a video of the host city being bombed.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-48280902

WhatsApp hack: Is any app or computer truly secure?

How much trust should be put in apps and devices after the WhatsApp security breach?

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-48282092

DJI Osmo Action camera poses threat to GoPro

The Chinese firm launches an action camera with built-in stabilisation and a front colour screen.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-48279408

British Transport Police website hacked

BTP says some staff details have been leaked after its website's news section was hacked.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-48281494

Amazon launches collection points at Next stores

Next says the collection points will help it to stay relevant in a "tough" retail environment.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-48265680

Intel Zombieload bug to slow data centre computers

Chip-maker says it expects the fixes will see data centres experience the biggest performance hit.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-48278400

Phone and internet users to get end-of-contract alerts

Internet, pay-TV, and phone subscribers in the UK must be told when their lock-ins are about to end.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-48268427

Aeolus: Wind-mapping space laser is losing power

Europe's Aeolus spacecraft is gathering fantastic new data on global winds - but it's also got a problem.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-48259237

Christchurch attacks: May to call for curbs on internet terror

The PM says "we need to do more" to stop online extremism after the Christchurch mosque attacks.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-48276802

Could facial recognition cut crime?

The Metropolitan Police trialled the tech to identify people wanted by the police or the courts.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-48228677

William Hill advert linked betting to sexual success

A William Hill advert that appeared on Tinder broke advertising rules, a watchdog rules.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-48271557

San Francisco is first US city to ban facial recognition

The city voted against the emerging technology amid fears of invasion of privacy and unreliability.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-48276660

Wikipedia blocked in China in all languages

The country had previously only blocked the Chinese language version of the site.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-48269608

Virgin mobile outage hits customers across the UK

Customers across the UK are struggling to make calls, send text messages and use mobile data.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-48271553

'Hard-to-fix' Cisco flaw puts work email at risk

Security researchers have found serious vulnerabilities in some Cisco devices.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-48269600

Vodafone's 5G UK service to launch in July

The firm will offer its next-generation mobile network to businesses and the public in seven cities.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-48265421

Conjuring designs from thin air in a virtual world

How virtual reality tech is finally beginning to fulfil its potential for business.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-48199905

Ex-Google boss defends multiple controversies

On tax, China and treatment of women, Eric Schmidt tells BBC he will defend Google for a "very long time".

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-48262148

When misinformation online leads to death threats

Three stories of what happens when false information is spread about you on social media sites.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-48261087

Apple faces customer lawsuit over app store

Apple charges 30% commission on all app purchases, but there is nowhere else for iPhone users to buy them.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-48255541

Android pioneer HTC stages retreat from China

The phone-maker is closing its online stores on Alibaba and JD.com's platforms in the country.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-48254127

Tech giants 'failing' to protect children

Facebook, Google, Apple, BT and Microsoft are to give evidence to the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-48255538

BBC building 'public service algorithm'

The broadcaster wants to "pop your bubble" by streaming programmes that challenge your world view.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-48252226

Facial recognition tech 'should be dropped over race issues'

Black and minority ethic groups could suffer because of poor police facial recognition tech, say campaigners.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-48222017

Social media: Senior police officer calls for boycott over abuse images

The UK's leading child protection police officer says action is needed to force firms to act.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-48236580

Facebook sues analytics firm Rankwave over alleged data misuse

The network accuses South Korean firm Rankwave of using "at least 30" apps to unlawfully scrape data.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-48236600

Amazon stops selling 'toxic' goods for children in US

Products high in toxic metals were being sold to children, a US investigation finds.

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Instagram blocks vaccine hoax hashtags

Instagram will block hashtags spreading "verifiably false" information about vaccinations.

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Jeff Bezos unveils Moon lander concept

Blue Origins claims that the lunar lander will be able to take humans to the Moon's south pole by 2024.

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Facebook 'auto-generated' extremist video

A study found some content for terror groups was being generated by Facebook's own systems.

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Data breaches a 'time bomb', warns security report

Verizon's head of global security services is surprised more breaches have not become public.

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Loot boxes should be banned, says US senator

A US senator wants games aimed at children banned from offering in-game spending.

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Yolo: Viral Snapchat app raises abuse concerns

Child safety campaigners are worried about an app that lets Snapchat users post anonymous messages.

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Amazon sellers hit by 'extensive' fraud campaign

Cyber-thieves siphoned cash from people who sell their stuff through Amazon's online store.

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CES 2019: Sex toy reawarded robotics prize

The Las Vegas tech show organisers faced outrage in January after banning the vibrator.

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Amazon accused of failing pregnant workers

Another discrimination claim against Amazon once again throws a spotlight on its working conditions.

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Mike Pompeo set to issue Huawei warning on UK visit

The secretary of state is expected to raise US concerns about Chinese firm's involvement in UK's 5G network.

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China replaces PUBG with patriotic game

The launch of PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds in China has been scrapped.

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David Attenborough hopes for rave hit

The broadcaster wants DJs to remix his 1956 recording of a Balinese gamelan ensemble.

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Binance exchange hackers steal bitcoins worth $41m

A major crypto-currency exchange is hacked but the owners say they will cover the loss.

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Google reveals lower-cost Pixel 3a phones and Nest Hub Max

The Pixel 3a phones are about half the cost of earlier models, while the smart screen gets a camera.

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Microsoft Word AI 'to improve writing'

A new tool in Word promises to make writing clearer and more concise.

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Social media effect 'tiny' in teenagers, large study finds

Family, friends and school life all have a greater impact on life satisfaction, researchers say.

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Why is the white hot Chinese tech sector cooling down?

China's economy is still growing, but many tech companies are feeling the chill.

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Young pop stars 'get crucified' by media says Portman director

The director of a new film about a troubled pop singer says the industry is tough on younger stars.

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France Telecom suicides: Former bosses go on trial

They are accused of "moral harassment" following a spate of suicides among staff in the late 2000s.

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Google ads promote firms charging extra for services

A search for the term "driving licence application" leads to a firm charging £49 for a free change of address.

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YouTuber Austin Jones gets 10 year prison sentence

The musician had pleaded guilty to enticing underage girls to send him explicit videos and photos.

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Boeing admits knowing of 737 Max problem

The firm says it uncovered a problem with its 737 Max jets a year before the first fatal crash.

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Lady Latrine: 'Why I rate toilets I visit on Instagram'

Rating them out of 10, Lady Latrine says it is "not about shaming" but "celebrating".

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Facebook bets on stars in quest for sales

The company wants high-profile users to sell goods on its platforms. But will we still buy?

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Connecting my bird box camera to the web

Lucy the blue tit is being live-streamed on YouTube after her bird box was connected to the web.

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HMRC forced to delete five million voice files

The UK's tax authority is deleting recordings of taxpayers' voices that broke privacy rules.

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Russia tightens grip on its national net

What people do online will come under closer government scrutiny as the law is passed in Russia.

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German arrests as police attack dark web drugs market

Police in Europe and the US raid a huge dark web marketplace for drugs and stolen data.

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Life-saving kidney delivered by drone

The US flight required a specially-designed drone which was able to maintain and monitor the organ.

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E-voting by touch-screen trialled in local elections

Voters in Gateshead are being invited to trial a new e-voting system.

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Google to 'auto-delete' web tracking history

An option to have search and location history deleted after three months will soon be offered.

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Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson sacked over Huawei leak

UK Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson is sacked over Huawei leak, Downing Street says.

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Facebook and Twitter grilled over abuse faced by MPs

MPs tell the social networks that hostility on their platforms is a "threat to democracy".

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Sonic the Hedgehog's teeth and why video game movies struggle

Why making a film based on a video game is full of obstacles to overcome.

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Phone and laptop searches at US border 'quadruple'

Border agent searches of travellers' devices have nearly quadrupled since 2015, rights groups say.

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Facebook ad ban 'over Downpatrick's geographic location'

An election candidate says his political ads were blocked due to confusion over Downpatrick's location.

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